Sacking Jose Mourinho could cost Chelsea £37.5million in compensation

Mourinho could be in line for a huge pay-off from Chelsea if he is sacked as manager (Picture: AP)

Chelsea would have to pay Jose Mourinho an astonishing £37.5million if they sacked him, according to reports.

The Daily Star claim the staggering sum would be owed to the Portuguese boss under the terms of his contract should Blues owner Roman Abramovich decide to make a change.

Mourinho’s position has been brought into question after a dire start to the season that has resulted in his side losing four of their first eight Premier League fixtures and also suffer defeat in Europe.

However, the former Porto, Inter Milan and Real Madrid boss signed a new four-year deal in the summer that is believed to be worth £10m per season. He would be entitled for his contract to be paid up in full if the club want to terminate the agreement.